Lurking in the western Pacific is an ambush predator
that relies on its camouflage – the crocodile fish. Even its
eyes are partially concealed behind iris lappets – seen
here drooping, like inverted eyelashes, over the top of the
eye. Vein-like in appearance, their purpose is to break up
the black of the pupil as this drab, 50cm-long creature
blends in amid the sandy ocean floor around coral reefs,
Alfonso Expositowaiting for an opportune moment to grab some lunch.
IN FOCUS^ | Under cover